Sony TX20 vs Sony A33
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- New Model is Sony A35
Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony TX20 versus Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the TX20 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX20 was announced 19 months after the A33 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TX20 grades vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony A33
TX20 | A33 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TX20
A33 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony A33
TX20 | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX20 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX20 versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX20 compared to the A33.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX20 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and A33.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX20 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX20 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TX20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $330 | $230 |